The fair is hoping to draw fans to the concert, especially baby boomers, Brashear said.

Unique artists grace the grandstand each year, and adding the Beach Boys to the list was no easy task, said Jim Grimes, fair entertainment chairman. Grimes said he pursued the Beach Boys for about five years with no luck. That’s why he was excited to learn that they would be available to perform.

“I was very pleased we were able to sign them up,” Grimes said.

This year’s lineup of performances at the grandstand includes Justin Moore, Martina McBride and Tate Stevens, winner of “The X Factor.”

McBride, who is currently touring with George Strait on his Cowboy Rides Away Tour, takes the stage Sept. 14. Tickets are $52 for reserved track seating and $47 for reserved grandstand seating.

Stevens, who won the second season of “The X-Factor,” performs Sept. 15. Tickets for his show are $32 for reserved track seats and $27 for reserved grandstand seats.

Moore will be in concert on Sept. 21 at the GFF.

“Each year, we try to do something different,” Grimes said. “Something for older people. Something for younger people and something for country people.”